Canon A1200 vs Canon SD980 IS

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 17 months after the SD980 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1200 grades against the SD980 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon SD980 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has proportions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SD980 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 vs the SD980 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and SD980 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and SD980 IS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A1200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.